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NanoRods, LLC
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Rockville, MD 20852
Gold Nanorods
Material Safety Data Sheet
Rockville
Section 1: Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product name:
Gold Nanorods
Catalog name:
Catalog name depends on the wavelength of the LSPR.
Contact Information:
NanoRods LLC,
12111 Parklawn Dr, Suite 106
Rockville, MD 20852
Phone: 301-770-3030
E-mail: info@goldnrs.com
Order online: www.goldnrs.com/products.html
Section 2: Composition and Ingredient information
COMPOSITION:
Contains gold nanorods dispersed in liquid solution.
INGREDIENT INFORMATION:
1- Water, CAS-No. 7732-18-5, Concentration: >94%
2- Gold, CAS-No. 7440-57-5, Concentration:<0.02%
3- Hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide, CAS-NO. 57-09-0, Concentration:<0.005%
Section 3: Physical and Chemical Properties
PHYSICAL STATE AND APPEARANCE:
MOLECULAR WEIGHT:
pH
FREEZING POINT:
VAPOR PRESSURE:
SOLVENT CONTENT:
EVAPORATION RATE:
DECOMPOSITION TEMPERATURE:
DISPERSIBILITY:
Liquid.
N/A
6-7
N/A
N/A
Water
N/A
60 °C
Stable dispersion in water and aqueous media in the absence
of aggregation inducing agents; may be unstable in other
solvent such as ethanol.
May vary depending on the dimension of nanorods; typically
color is due to absorption of visible wavelengths, such as red,
blue, light red, light brown
COLOR:
Section 4: Hazards Identification
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
ingestion.
Hazardous in case of skin contact, of eye contact, of inhalation or of
Section 5: First Aid Measures
EYE CONTACT:
In case of contact with eyes, flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Call a
physician; inform them of the presence of Hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide.
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SKIN CONTACT:
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Cover the irritated skin
with an emollient. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Cold water may be used. Wash clothing before reuse.
Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical attention.
INHALATION:
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, call a physician.
INGESTION:
immediately.
Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Call a physician
Section 6: Fire and Explosion Data
FLAMABILITY:
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
AUTO-IGNITION TEMPERATURE:
EXPLOSION HAZARD:
Not flammable, or combustible
Water or Dry Carbon Dioxide
Not available.
Not available.
Section 7: Handling and Storage
HANDLING:
Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Wear suitable protective clothing. Do not ingest.
PERSONAL PROTECTION:
Splash goggles. Gloves. Lab coat.
STORAGE:
Keep container tightly closed in cool, well-ventilated place. Temperature range of 4 ºC to 25 ºC may be
used.
Section 8: Stability and Reactivity
STABILITY:
The product is stable. Avoid strong oxidizing agents.
INSTABILITY TEMPERATURE:
Keep solution at temperatures below 60 C. Above this temperature, gold nanorods may transform.
REMARKS ON REACTIVITY:
Not available.
HAZARDOUS POLIMERIZATION:
Will not occur.
Section 9: Toxicological Information
EXPOSURE ROUTES:
Skin: Causes skin irritation.
Eyes: Causes severe irritation.
Inhalation: Causes respiratory tract irritation. May be harmful if inhaled.
Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed.
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE:
Exposure to Gold Nanorods solution may be harmful. Toxicological properties have not been thoroughly
investigated.
Section 10: Disposal Considerations
METHOD OF DISPOSAL:
Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material. Waste must be disposed
of in accordance with all federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
Section 11: Other Information
REFERENCES:
Not available.
MSDS Creation Date:
10 December 2009
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NanoRods, LLC
12111 Parklawn Dr, Suite 106
Rockville, MD 20852
Last updated: 12 January, 2013
Rockville
The information above is believed to be accurate and is based on our current knowledge. We assume no
liability resulting from its use. Users should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of
the information for their particular purposes. In no way shall NanoRods LLC be liable for any claims,
losses, or damages of any third party or for lost profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or
exemplary damages.
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